Reigning African champions Nigeria women’s national football team will be aiming for a strong response when they take on arch-rivals Cameroon women’s national football team in the second of their two pre-Women’s Africa Cup of Nations international friendlies on Tuesday at the Military Stadium.
The Super Falcons suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat in Saturday’s first encounter, conceding a stoppage-time goal to the Indomitable Lionesses in what many observers have described as a timely wake-up call ahead of this year’s continental showpiece in Morocco.
Cameroon, who have been drawn in Group D alongside Ghana, Mali and Cape Verde, snatched victory through a dramatic late strike from Yvana Mbomezomo.
Her long-range effort deep into added time beat debutant goalkeeper Comfort Erhabor for the only goal of the match.
Despite conceding, Erhabor delivered an impressive performance on her senior international debut, showing remarkable composure and confidence between the sticks.
The young shot-stopper made several key interventions to keep Nigeria in contention before the late heartbreak.
Head Coach Justin Madugu introduced a number of second-half substitutes in a bid to change the complexion of the game.
Joy Omewa, Precious Christopher, Folashade Ijamilusi, Esther Onyenezide and Michelle Alozie were all thrown into the fray as Nigeria pushed for an equaliser.
However, Cameroon goalkeeper Ange Bawou produced a standout display, pulling off crucial saves to deny the Falcons a breakthrough.
Tuesday’s encounter will conclude the two-match friendly arrangement organised by both football federations as part of preparations for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals.
For Nigeria, the fixture presents an opportunity not only to fine-tune tactical approaches but also to rebuild confidence.
Madugu is expected to ring changes in both personnel and strategy.
First-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie could return for the decisive clash, while Alozie may be handed a starting berth alongside defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale and Glory Ogbonna as the Falcons seek greater defensive solidity.
Nigeria’s midfield options remain formidable, with Onyenezide, Christopher, Ucheibe, Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene and Jennifer Echegini all available for selection, offering a blend of energy, creativity and experience.
In attack, captain Rasheedat Ajibade is tipped to spearhead the frontline, supported by Gift Monday, Rinsola Babajide, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Ijamilusi as the Falcons look to rediscover their cutting edge in front of goal.
The nine-time continental champions famously edged Cameroon 1–0 in the 2016 Women AFCON final and will be determined to reassert their dominance over their Central African rivals.
With the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations fast approaching, Tuesday’s showdown in Yaoundé carries added significance.
For the Super Falcons, it is more than just a friendly — it is a chance to send a statement of intent and restore belief before the battle for continental supremacy begins.
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